Breast augmentation can remedy insecurities, increase confidence, and improve overall body proportions. It’s a surgical procedure designed to help people feel more comfortable and content in their skin.
When dealing with a sensitive area like the breasts, you want a surgeon with compassion, expertise, and experience. Dr. Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS is the premier choice for breast augmentation in Bloomfield Hills and all across Michigan. Dr. Lofman is a breast augmentation specialist who has performed thousands of successful procedures in his career and provides individualized care and personal support for each of his patients.
Hear it from the source: listen to Dr. Lofman talks about the breast augmentation procedure.
Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about prepping for, undergoing, and recovering from a breast augmentation in Bloomfield Hills with Dr. Lofman
Hear it from the source: listen to Dr. Lofman talks about the breast augmentation procedure.
Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about prepping for, undergoing, and recovering from a breast augmentation in Bloomfield Hills with Dr. Lofman
WHAT IS BREAST AUGMENTATION?
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that enlarges breast size by inserting implants under the breast tissue. Implants can be made of different materials, and come in many shapes and sizes to make your augmentation fully customizable to your body goals.
Yes, breast augmentation is considered major surgery, but different surgical techniques limit scarring and lengthy recovery periods. Let’s break it down into steps.
STEP 1: ANESTHESIA
Because breast augmentation is a surgical procedure, an anesthetist will administer either general or local anesthesia for your comfort as a patient. You and your surgeon will discuss which option is better suited for you and your procedure.
STEP 2: INCISIONS
There are three commonly used incision sites for breast augmentation procedures.
Periareolar: along the bottom edge of the areola
Inframammary: along the fold underneath the breast
Axillary: in the armpit
Your surgeon’s choice of incision is based upon many factors, including implant type, implant size, patient lifestyle, desired outcome, and more. It’s important to talk through your options with your surgeon and come up with a customized plan.